Sania Mirza Career: Sania Mirza won six Grand Slam doubles titles in her career. These include three mixed doubles including the Australia Open in 2009. She will play in the last tournament of her career in Dubai next month.
Sania Mirza Emotional final address: Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, who won six Grand Slam doubles championships, lost her last Grand Slam final on Friday. Brazilian pair of Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos defeated Indian pair of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna 7-6 (2), 6-2 to win the Australian Open Mixed Doubles title. Won. This was Sania Mirza's last match in a Grand Slam tournament before her retirement. Her eyes became moist while giving the last speech after this match in Melbourne.
My professional career journey started in Melbourne
After the Australian Open Mixed Doubles final, Sania Mirza said, “I am yet to play a few more tournaments, but the journey of my professional career started in Melbourne. It started in Melbourne in 2005 when I played here in the third round at the age of 18 against Serena Williams.
Rod Laver Arena has been special to me
Sania Mirza further said, “I have had the privilege of coming here time and again, winning a few tournaments and playing wonderful finals amongst all of you. Rod Laver Arena has been special in my life. My Grand Slam career could not have ended in a better arena than this. Thank you so much for making me feel at home here.”
Australian Open Mixed Doubles Final
Talking about the Australian Open Mixed Doubles final, the Brazilian pair of Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos took a 3-0 lead in the tiebreaker. Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna came back to lead 3-2 but it was the last point for the Indian pair. She missed two consecutive overheads, including Sania Mirza's shot into the net on set point.
